World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Prioritize Ethics and Compliance Ensuring ethical practices and compliance with laws and regulations is essential. Here are 10 procurement best practices that every organization should know: 1.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. The best procurement managers are masters of risk mitigation and budget management, while also maintaining high quality standards and a competitive edge.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

In simple terms, sustainable procurement refers to how businesses can identify and reduce the environmental and social impacts on their supply chain. By integrating ESG considerations into the procurement process, organizations can foster sustainability, minimize risks, and increase transparency in their supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Budget and Cost Control Procurement expenditures, monitoring variations in the cost and identifying opportunities for savings, and avoiding unnecessary costs shall be monitored in accordance with the approved budget. It also has a great budgeting toolkit that simplifies the planning and management of expenses.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

.” Read the “Presidio AI Framework” paper to learn how to address generative AI risks with guardrails across the expanded AI life cycle As generative AI continues to go mainstream, organizations are excited about the potential to transform processes, reduce costs and increase business value.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Today, procurement professionals play a key role in managing supplier relationships, reducing costs, and ensuring the quality of goods and services. Importance of strategic sourcing As businesses become more focused on sustainability and ethical sourcing, the importance of strategic sourcing will only continue to grow.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Depending on the organization’s goals, the AI strategy might outline the steps to effectively use AI to extract deeper insights from data, enhance efficiency, build a better supply chain or ecosystem and/or improve talent and customer experiences. Secure the necessary budget to implement the strategy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethical and regulatory barriers : Upholding AI ethics is pivotal. One of the largest children clothing retailer in the US utilizes this solution to streamline its complex supply chain. The retailer uses these insights to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When implemented and managed correctly, it’s a strategy that can lead to large-scale operational improvements, cost optimization, and reduced risks across the supply chain. Often it involves attempting to streamline the procurement process and minimise waste within the supply chain.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc. Budget Analysis : Evaluating the available budget and financial resources is crucial to ensure that the procurement activities align with the organization’s financial capabilities.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups. .

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. So what’s pressuring procurement and supply chain leaders the most?

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Modernize your SVM software to deliver on these goals and help your supplier ecosystems be agile, ethical and reliable.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 13, 2022

The global pandemic and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine have disrupted the supply chain. This will allow you to give importance to these functions that will keep your supply chain sustainable. Through the use of social media, people have become more concerned with ethical standards when it comes to procurement.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

Other factors such as company policies, budget constraints, market conditions, and previous experiences also play significant roles in procurement decisions. Education and Training: Formal education, training programs, and professional certifications can also influence a procurement manager’s views and methodologies.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

As globalization accelerates and supply chains become increasingly complex, procurement’s role has expanded from a mere transactional function to a strategic one. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost. At EmpoweringCPO, we are committed to sustainable and ethical procurement.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 19, 2023

Thus, you will be able to keep up with the fluctuations in your supply chain. Goal 4: Quality Education Procurement can promote quality education by investing the excess of the budget of their purchases in educational infrastructures in its surrounding communities. Why is it Important?

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 2, 2023

Businesses are inevitably looking at ways to reduce costs, but that’s rarely the primary motivator we’ve seen for change, even in the current economic climate. Reducing headcount is a one-time benefit; the organizations we’re talking to have their eyes set on a bigger prize.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Closed loop spend management (CLSM) is an approach geared towards injecting resilience and agility into business operations by optimizing overhead costs and transforming procurement and supply chain processes. .

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are some examples of how a Cost-First Crusader and a Value-Creation Maestro might approach the same purchasing needs in different ways: Office Printers Cost-First Crusader You're on a mission to save on printers. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game. By being the ethical compass.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

By integrating sustainability into procurement decisions, organizations can reduce waste, conserve resources, support ethical labor practices, and promote local economies. Sustainable procurement practices can encourage ethical behaviors and foster a more equitable global trade system.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? After 15 years in procurement, I decided to broaden my expertise so that I embraced the opportunity to step into a supply chain leadership role.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The terms “ ethical hacking ” and “penetration testing” are sometimes used interchangeably, but there is a difference. Ethical hacking is a broader cybersecurity field that includes any use of hacking skills to improve network security. Penetration tests are just one of the methods ethical hackers use.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Done correctly, this process also contains critical activities that can significantly reduce costs and satisfy a business’ key metrics for success. Navigating ethical personalization Personalization in commerce is no longer optional. Does the brand make it convenient to do business with them post purchase?

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From being seen as a compliance-related cost-center, ESG is now understood as a source of potential value generation. Reducing plastic packaging, for example, will not only help meet environmental targets, but will reduce costs and improve brand perception among environmentally-conscious consumers.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness. Effective global sourcing involves understanding regional market dynamics, managing geopolitical risks, and establishing a flexible and adaptive supply chain infrastructure.

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Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. One way to ensure that your supply chain runs smoothly is by utilizing supplier tiering. Supplier tiering also helps reduce costs by eliminating inefficient or unnecessary processes in the supply chain.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management. This approach often resulted in inefficient use of resources, limited visibility into supplier performance, and difficulty in managing complex supply chains.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Starbucks also paid careful attention to its supply chain, ensuring is products were ethically sourced and offering specialty drinks that in some geographic locations could be difficult to find. Rather than trying to enter an entirely new market, the company focused on providing low-cost goods to rural consumers.

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Una

JUNE 13, 2023

Showcase your experience in conducting market research, performing cost-benefit analyses, and managing budgets. Highlight your ESG mindset: Discuss instances where you implemented or contributed to ESG initiatives, such as reducing carbon footprint, promoting social responsibility, or implementing ethical supply chain practices.

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